School Overview
It Takes a Village Academy (ITVA), located at 5800 Tilden Avenue in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 6 through 12. Founded on the principle that the entire community plays a vital role in student success, the school emphasizes a supportive, collaborative environment that integrates academic rigor with social-emotional development. By maintaining a smaller school setting, ITVA aims to provide personalized attention and foster strong relationships between students, families, and staff to ensure every learner feels known and valued.

Academically, the school is known for its college-preparatory focus, offering a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for higher education and professional success. Beyond the classroom, ITVA encourages student engagement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs that build character and leadership skills. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is committed to inclusivity and equity, striving to provide a safe, nurturing space that empowers students from diverse backgrounds to excel and become active participants in their community.
262
Total Students
28.8
Full-Time Teachers
9.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IT TAKES A VILLAGE ACADEMY
Demographic Student Count
White6
Hispanic37
Black207
Asian2
Two or More8
American Indian2
  • Black
    207 (79.0%)
  • Hispanic
    37 (14.1%)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.1%)
  • White
    6 (2.3%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18
Phone: (718)629-2307
Website: http://www.itavabrooklyn.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 211
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2
Grades Taught
Grade 9 54
Grade 10 63
Grade 11 75
Grade 12 68
Ungraded 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for IT TAKES A VILLAGE ACADEMY
Grade Student Count
Grade 954
Grade 1063
Grade 1175
Grade 1268
Ungraded2
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for IT TAKES A VILLAGE ACADEMY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10540.1%
Male15759.9%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)